As we prepare to host a new edition of 3daysofdesign in 2025, Copenhagen’s vibrant, innovative design scene is ready to captivate visitors from around the globe. Known for its mix of historic charm and cutting—edge innovation, the city is the ideal backdrop for an array of inspiring, meaningful moments, slated to take place across 8 distinctive Design Districts throughout the city.

In line with our KEEP IT REAL theme, you’re invited to explore the transformative power of design that’s authentic, original, caring of people — and the planet. Similarly, our 2025 Design Districts reflect our commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, and community.
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“Copenhagen is emblematic of the multi—faceted meaning behind this year’s theme KEEP IT REAL. It’s a sustainable and open—minded metropolis that celebrates diversity. Our festival embodies our ethos to provide a visibility platform for different people with different perspectives. All in the context of Copenhagen’s rich cultural heritage, reputation for innovation, and legacy of design.”

^{— Signe Byrdal Terenziani, Managing Director of 3daysofdesign}

Each year, we challenge the way you experience Copenhagen — pushing creative boundaries and exploring new ways for you to enjoy the city’s past, present, and future. All in an effort to add an extra dimension to your experience of the exciting exhibitions and events we have in store for you.

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Connecting the dots in our Design Districts

Our 8 new Design Districts will focus on topics inspired by our 2025 theme KEEP IT REAL. To connect the dots of festival, there will be a new addition to allow visitors to dive into these topics in each districts. Something we call our 3daysofdesign i—Points. The i—Points are designed to easily find information, inspiration and installations. They also provide a physical focal point to facilitate meeting up with friends and colleagues while exploring the festival.

Our i—Points embodies 3daysofdesign’s mission to create presence during the festival. For the first time, visitors and exhibitors will meet dedicated and informative District Managers, who are present to help, guide and inspire a memorable festival experience. It is also here visitors will meet up for the Design Walks and be greeted by our very first Design Ambassadors - to be revealed later this spring.

To help you locate the i—Points, we are happy to introduce a new 3daysofdesign symbol, which will connect the dots of the festival. The concept behind the symbol was created in collaboration with brand agency e—Types. For 2025, we invited Thomas Lykke from OEO Studio to create a distinctive, recognisable visual cue to guide visitors through the city.

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Dive into the districts, themes and i—Points

District Holmen — Transformations

Holmen has recently undergone a massive renovation, from a maritime district to what is now a magnet for art galleries, showrooms and creative spaces. It’s the epitome of transformation, bridging the gap between old and new, edgy and established, the past and the future.
_{i—Point Location: Royal Danish Academy}

District Christianshavn — Crafts & Materials

For centuries, artisan workshops lined the canals of Christianhavn, connecting Danish production to Europe and beyond. This made District Christianshavn the obvious place to focus on crafts, materials, and processes that merge traditional creative arts with modern techniques.
_{i—Point Location: Kanalhuset}

District Amerikakaj — Atmospheres

Amerikakaj is a dynamic neighbourhood filled with numerous design brands, many of which represent lighting. The district reflects our desire to illuminate paths towards a brighter future. It’s your chance to experience how light affects the atmosphere, which affects our sense of well—being.
_{i—Point Location: Ocean Saloon}

District Nordhavn — Communities

Nordhavn is being developed into a model for the “five—minute city.” Through urban planning that involves creating and connecting sustainable neighbourhoods, it aims to create thriving communities where everything is within walking distance. Hence our focus here on communities.
_{i—Point Location: Nordhus}

District Kultur — Perspectives

The cultural heart of Copenhagen, District Kultur, invites exploration into the intersection between design, history, and heritage. Learn how cultural perspectives draw on values, symbols and traditions that imbue objects with a deeper meaning that’s inclusive of all people and angles on design.
_{i—Point Location: Bryghuspladsen}

District Frederiksstaden — Authenticity

Home to iconic 18th—century Rococo architecture, Frederiksstaden serves as a testament to the importance of authenticity. The district celebrates the preservation of heritage and craftsmanship, inspiring us to stay true to our roots despite fleeting trends, or assumptions that new is always better.
_{i—Point Location: Designmuseum Danmark}

District Rosengård — Insights

In the heart of old town Copenhagen lies District Rosengård. Once a walled city surrounded by moats, it’s the perfect metaphor inspiring you to break free from societal constraints in search of what resonates as real for you. To prioritise your personal truth, even if it goes against the typical way of thinking.
_{i—Point Location: Cinemateket}

District Kongens Nytorv — Connections

Kongens Nytorv has been a popular meeting point for centuries. It’s a regal square central to the city where our focus will be on connectivity. In a digital world where we often connect online, we encourage you to connect IRL with each other, our surroundings — and our exhibitors.

_{i—Point Location: Kongens Nytorv Square}

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For more in—depth information about our new districts, i—Points and themes please read our article.

Already now you can start exploring some of the exhibitors participating in each district — all forward-thinking designers and brands from near and far who are keen on creating meaningful moments at 3daysofdesign.